From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Status report on existing engine units under development at the time of a work stoppage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\2\ scan0199 | |
| Date | 5th July 1940 | |
| Seen Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} FILE ENGINES. THE RATIONALISED RANGE. The following existing units were performing the various functions mentioned at the time of complete stoppage of development on the Test beds at Nightingale Road Works. (Test-beds Nos. 5 and 30). B.60.No.1. Cam-wheel development in conjunction with the Humber Damper. B.60.No.2. Spare unit having been removed from 1.B.50. some time previously. B.60.No.3. Fitted in 9.B.V. - Has chain-driven cam-wheel and Humber Damper. B.60.No.4. Fitted in 3.B.50. B.80.No.1. Fitted in 4.B.50. B.80.No.2. Spare unit. B.80.No.3. Fitted in 11.B.V. - 3 S.U. "Mock-Up" Induction system. B.80.No.4. "Running on" tests. (No.30 Bed). B.80.No.5. In 30.G.VII (Transport car) ex 2,3000 miles in France. B.80.No.6. This unit has never been completely built, but is in a position for final erecting when required. Continue- | ||